2009 Delegates Meeting Report

Each year about 100 Delegates from around the world meet to pray and plan for the advancement of God’s mission among the International Churches of Christ. Here is a report of the 2009 meeting considered to be the best one so far.

DELEGATES MEETING REPORT
International Churches of Christ
International Leadership Conference
September 1‐2, 2009

2010 International Leadership Conference in Miami
2011 NO International Leadership Conference. All Delegates to a specific Non‐American Regional Conference
2012 Jubilee International Conference Location to be determined Includes ICMC, ICYFM, Singles, ILC, no regional US conferences
2013 NO International Leadership Conference. All Delegates attend a specific American Regional Conference
2014 International Leadership Conference Non‐American Location

Beginning 2010:

ILC’s would be held during the even‐numbered years which include delegate meetings

Additional delegates meetings would be during the odd‐numbered years either inside or outside U.S.

Jubilee would be the only conference that year. Including ILC, ICMC, YFMC, SINGLES, REGIONAL (within U.S.)

Maybe every 4‐6 years, we have a Jubilee

Maybe every 4‐6 years, we have an ILC outside the USA

A church leader attends the ILC on the even years

Each delegate attends a conference every year

3. EVANGELISTS SERVICE TEAM

a. Church Builders and Missions Service Teams were replaced with an Evangelists Service Team selected by the Regional Delegates.
b. Evangelists Service Team members:

a. $1 million cuts in personnel, etc. without cutting services
b. US Chapters
c. New fundraising paradigm – help raise funds from communities
d. International Day of Giving – November 22, 2009 (or best date for your church)